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Category Archives: Teen
The Luxe
The Luxe by Anna Godbersen Elizabeth Holland was meant to be married, but instead her empty coffin is being carried in to her funeral. What follows is the story of the time leading up to Elizabeth’s disappearance into the river … Continue reading
What Happened to Goodbye
What Happened to Goodbye by Sarah Dessen I’m a pretty big fan of Sarah Dessen when it comes to teen romance. This one wasn’t really about romance though. Sure there’s a girl and boy and they like each other, but … Continue reading
Revolution is Not a Dinner Party
Revolution Is Not a Dinner Party by Ying Chang Compestine This book was recommended to me by commenter Ali B. and was reviewed on her blog Literary Lunchbox recently. The daughter of two highly respected doctors, Ling is doted on … Continue reading
American Born Chinese
American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang Gene Luen Yang weaves together three stories in this graphic novel: there is the tale of the Monkey King who yearns for acceptance and his deserved place as a God; the story of … Continue reading
What to Buy: Books for Teen Girls
I don’t know about you, but my weekend agenda includes more than a little holiday shopping. If your list includes any teen girls, I have just what you’re looking for: some of my favorites, complete with links so that you … Continue reading
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Ruby Red
Ruby Red by Kerstin Gier translated by Anthea Bell This is the first book in the Ruby Red trilogy. Book 1: Ruby Red Book 2: Sapphire Blue Book 3: Emerald Green Gwyneth Shepherd has never had a normal life. She sees ghosts, has made … Continue reading
Ghost Train
Ghost Train by Jess Mowry Moving from Haiti to Oakland is a major change for thirteen year old Remi, but it’s not long before he’s made a friend, a cute girl who lives in his building, Niya. Together they try … Continue reading
All the Broken Pieces
All the Broken Pieces by Ann E. Burg Lately, I seem to have a baseball as therapy theme. Matt lives with his mother and father and younger brother Tommy. He goes out for the baseball team. He is desperate to … Continue reading
The Book of Pirates
The Book of Pirates by Jamaica Rose and Captain Michael MacLeod At long last, a non-fiction pirate entry. This is part history book, part guidebook and part do-it-yourself pirate handbook. Read cover to cover, this can be a bit slow, … Continue reading
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Bloody Jack
Bloody Jack: Being an Account of the Curious Adventures of Mary “Jacky” Faber, Ship’s Boy by L. A. Meyer Little Mary Faber is an orphan, begging on the streets of London, but she longs for something more. When things on … Continue reading
